"Biden administration appeals court order limiting social media contact"

The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block a lower court's order that limits executive branch officials' discussions with social media companies about controversial online posts. The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by Republican attorneys general and conservative critics, claiming that the administration was censoring free speech by pressuring companies to remove what it deemed misinformation. The administration argues that the order is too broad and vague, potentially chilling government officials' speech on important matters. The government lawyers also stated that the companies control their own policies regarding misinformation and that the lawsuit misrepresents officials' comments as threats.